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Quote #7
That's when my mother decided I no longer had to do the dishes. Winston and Vincent had to do my chores. (46)
Gee Mom, we're certainly not playing favorites here, are we?
Quote #8
My mother had a habit of standing over me while I plotted out my games. I think she thought of herself as my protective ally. Her lips would be sealed tight, and after each move I made, a soft "Hmmmmph" would escape from her nose. (52)
Waverly's mom ends up crushing her daughter through micromanaging, endlessly demanding that she do better and never letting her enjoy the fruits of her labor. Here we see this in action. Mom hovers, making disapproving sounds and generally making it impossible for Waverly to do her thing. Again Waverly colors it with some "best intentions" comments, but it's very clear that their relationship is growing tense.
Quote #9
My mother would proudly walk with me, visiting many shops, buying very little. "This my daughter Wave-ly Jong," she said to whoever looked her way. (54)
This is the breaking point for Waverly, when she finally has enough of what her Mom's up to. First she wants to throw the chess set away, then she tells everyone Waverly wins through luck, then she tells Waverly she's not winning enough, then she takes her out and parades her around like a show pony. And the kid's resentful for some reason? Wow…